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Apple Says Changes To Business Terms For Apps In The EU Effective October 1; Commission Will Be 15% In EU For App Store Apps That Link Out Of The App To Complete Purchases; Expanding Who Is Eligible To Operate Alternative App Marketplace Or Distribute Apps Via Web In The EU; Developers Can Offer Apple In-app Purchase With Alternative Payment Options Which Had Not Previously Been Permitted In EU; Adds EU Child Safety Measures Including Parental Gates For Users Under 18 On Alternative Payments

Aug 18, 2026 · 12:06 PM ET· updated 1h ago

https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2026/08/apple-announces-changes-for-apps-in-the-european-union/

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Apple is changing how it works with app makers in Europe, letting developers keep more money and offer different payment ways. This shows Apple is adjusting its business to follow new European rules, which could change how much money Apple makes from apps.

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